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Date: 04/08/2023 Location: Other
Like many western countries, Australia and New Zealand are experiencing a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes. In 2017–18, an estimated 2 in 3 (67%) Australians aged 18 and over were overweight or obese and 1.2 million (4.9%) Australians reported to have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. These numbers are projected to rise even further and will have more substantial cost and healthcare system implications than in previous decades.Treatment for type 2 diabetes to date has traditionally been in the form of pharmacotherapy with either oral or injectable medications. Lifestyle interventions, such as following a calorie restricted or low carbohydrate diet, have often failed as a treatment plan as they are often not drastic enough to manage blood sugar levels in a diabetic patient. A low fat, plant-based diet has been shown to be ideal for treating, preventing and even reversing type 2 diabetes and associated conditions such as obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure.This webinar will clarify the causes of diabetes and guide clinicians to shift from a focus on pharmaceutical treatment to prevention and reversal with low fat, whole food, plant-based nutrition. It will also give GPs the skills to advise their patients to transition away from the standard Australian diet and to encourage sustainable change for long term health outcomes.
2.5 Educational activity hours
Professionalism
Date: 28/07/2023 Location: Other
This education aims to demystify the digital health ecosystem in Australia and provide evidence about the different types of digital sleep health technologies and how to use them in clinical practice.
0.5 Educational activity hour
0.5 Outcome measurement hour
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 26/07/2023 Location: Other
Skin conditions comprise 17% of all problems encountered in general practice and GPs require a wide range of expertise in assisting patients with these. Acne is a common skin condition it is estimated that 93% of young people experience the condition. Acne has a significant impact on self-esteem and is associated with an increased risk of anxiety and depression and negatively affects quality of life.For some time research has shown that a Western diet high in fat, highly refined carbohydrates and dairy contributed to the development of acne. Recent research shows that patients with acne have significant differences in the composition of the gut microbiome which is likely exacerbated by a Western style diet. Following a whole food plant-based diet can reduce acne as it is naturally low on the glycaemic index, high in fibre and improves insulin sensitivity.This webinar will provide GPs with information on how an eating pattern focussed on unprocessed, whole plant foods can reduce the occurrence and severity of acne. They can then use this to make recommendations regarding dietary modifications to their patients in order to treat the common condition.
2.5 Educational activity hours
Date: 19/07/2023 Location: Other
'Access for All - Disability Awareness for Mainstream Health Providers' is funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency. It is a free, 2-2.5 hour online course for mainstream health providers. Access for All aims to inform health providers of the barriers people with disability experience when accessing health care and provide strategies to improve health care accessibility for people with disability. Access for All assists health providers understand their obligations under the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019 in providing equitable and inclusive access to mainstream health care for people with disabilities. The training also provides details on health provider obligations under the Disability Services Act Qld 2006, Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the United Nations Convention of the rights of persons with disabilities. Access for All has been developed in partnership with; non-Indigenous people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, health professionals with disabilities, and health professionals without disability across regional, rural and remote Queensland. A web-based view of the training can be provided if required.
3 Educational activity hours
Date: 21/07/2023 Location: Other
This education focuses on a series of practical issues that confront GPs on a regular basis, and aims to ensure GPs can confidently manage common issues, are aware of the common pitfalls, and have confidence in seeking specialist support.
0.5 Educational activity hour
0.5 Performance review hour
Date: 18/07/2023 Location: Other
The Australian guide to the diagnosis of FASD assists in the diagnosis, referral and management of FASD. Accurate diagnosis allows carers to better understand the challenges faced by individuals and helps with planning appropriate interventions and supports. Early diagnosis of FASD is protective, reducing the likelihood of later secondary conditions, thereby improving life outcomes. The risk of FASD occurring increases proportionately with the amount and frequency of maternal alcohol consumption. Given the variety of maternal and fetal factors that can influence outcomes from prenatal alcohol exposure, there is no known safe level of alcohol consumption for pregnant women. This is why it is important for all women who may become pregnant to be asked about the frequency and quantity of their alcohol use with a validated screening tool, such as the Audit-C for use in pregnancy.
1 Educational activity hour
MOPS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Date: 19/07/2023 Location: Other
This free online activity consists of a peer-reviewed clinical review article and 15 interactive clinical questions.
0.5 Educational activity hour
1 Performance review hour
Date: 19/07/2023 Location: Other
This free online activity consists of a peer-reviewed clinical review article and 15 interactive clinical questions.
0.5 Educational activity hour
1 Outcome measurement hour
Date: 19/07/2023 Location: Other
Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in young children caused by a viral infection of the lungs. It leads to inflammation and mucus buildup in the airways, resulting in breathing difficulties.Bronchiolitis is most common in babies under six months but sometimes occurs in babies up to 12 months old.As Australian GPs are usually the first clinicians to assess a child with Bronchiolitis, it is important that changing epidemiology and presentations remain front of mind, alongside an appreciation of at-risk children, evidence-based management, and emerging options for mitigating RSV effects in the community.
0.5 Educational activity hour
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Date: 19/07/2023 Location: Other
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a leading cause of common respiratory presentations in children. It can cause cold symptoms, and in infants and preschool children, may present as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. While severe disease requires hospital care, the vast majority of children with RSV will present to their GP. An updated understanding of the emerging trends in epidemiology, severity and evidence-based management will enable GPs to ensure timely identification of this illness and to direct care to the safest and most appropriate approaches, based on the symptoms of the child, and their at-risk characteristics.
0.5 Educational activity hour
Professionalism